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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly! (Galena)
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Relax in this 5,000 square foot house with incredible lake views. Enjoy the perfect outdoor oasis on one of the two main level decks or lower-level screened patio and unwind in a peaceful haven inside, featuring a rec space with pool, ping pong, PS3 and board games.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 144830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly!

Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,830 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dowling House and Belvedere Mansion. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Galena travel guide
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop
    Old Blacksmith Shop
    10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Galena featuring a garden, heritage elements and military items
    Grant Park
    10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Galena which includes a house and heritage elements
    Dowling House
    10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Old Market House showing heritage elements and a house
    Old Market House
    10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bread & Vine
    14 min drive
  • Vinny Vanucchi's
    12 min drive
  • Paradise Bar & Grill
    12 min drive
  • Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery
    12 min drive
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Dowling House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED our stay at this home. The house is filled with natural light and is warm and inviting. Plenty of room to spread out if your with a group. It was immaculately clean. We are planning our next trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We were a group of 10 and room for everyone to enjoy their stay! Beautiful setting and home was great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location for Golf trip

We had a group of 11 stay for three nights and golf in the area. The property is clean and incredibly spacious for a group that size. The host is incredibly responsive - highly recommend the property for a nice weekend in Galena
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

My family stayed for almost a week at this beautiful property. The views were spectacular and the house offered a plethora of amenities. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful ladies weekend!!

Seven of us celebrated our 100th book in our book club and stayed at this beautiful property. Everything was clean and stocked. Owner very responsive. It was absolutely perfect!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at the Territory

What a lovely home! Plenty of room for the 10 of us and the view was fantastic. Dan was easy to reach and provided everything you would need. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home with views and tons of space!

Home was amazing with great views. Secluded with all the amenities needed. Host was amazing. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must stay in Galena Territories

What a great place to stay with lots of room for our large extended family to meet and hang out. Although only 3 couples stayed there, there was plenty of room for our extended family of ~20 people to hang out for dinner and enjoy the view from the decks. The house had everything you could need. I was impressed with how clean it was for being such a large house and the fact that another family had just checked out that same morning. Dan was great with all the communication. We will definitely book again when we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for a family weekend

The house is big, beautiful, very clean and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked so that you could make meals to enjoy while staying there. The living room has big gorgeous windows to enjoy the view and adds so much brightness and warmth to the space. We saw people ice fishing during our stay. Game room and hot tub was also an added bonus that everyone enjoyed. This home was close to Galena too! Dan also made sure we were having a good stay and communicated with me the whole time. I appreciated that. I would highly recommend his house if you visit Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house

This house worked well for our weekend get-together with family. The house was clean, stocked with most items you might need (bathrooms, kitchen, entertainment) plus items that you might want. The bedrooms and bathrooms were nicely separated, the common areas were spacious and furnished (deck, huge kitchen island, table/chairs, comfy chairs, sofas, etc.), and the basement ping pong and pool tables as well as the blackboard were entertaining. The owner was responsive and helpful. All and all, the property was a great venue for our family get-together. We would stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an Amazing Home in the Territories!

We stayed for three nights with family and friends. This house was so clean and perfectly laid out to accommodate adults and teens who wanted to sleep together and have privacy, The basement had a ping pong table and pool table and fun chalk board. There was so much extra space to hang out in and relax. The kitchen was duly stocked and had great amenities. And the views. Stunning! And the fireplace was enjoyed. Dan is the perfect host-thoughtful and responsive. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay at a 5 star lake view property

Dan the owner was always available from the moment we made our reservations until we left. The house was spacious and so clean. It had everything we needed. If tranquility is what you need this house is for you. We grilled one night and ate on the large deck. The house has a beautiful game room in the basement where we stayed up late nights having so much fun. Golfing is also available if you want to book a game. Our family had a wonderful Mother’s day weekend and we will be back. Thanks again Dan for sharing your lovely house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best home we have ever stayed in.

From check in until check out this was the best experience we have had renting a home. There is nothing that could have been done to have a better stay. We had 9 people ranging from 1 to 62 and a dog. Except for clothes you almost dont need to bring anything. Dan, the owner has thought of everything possible. Huge home with so much to do. Pool table, ping pong, play staion are just a few of the things everyone enjoyed. Beautiful veiw of lake Galena. I could go on and on but I think you all understand this is the only place I would stay in Galena. One last note, Dan is very easy to reach if you need anything. Thanks for a dream place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javeed C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful home and a gracious host

We had the most enjoyable time at Dan's property. The house itself overlooks Lake Galena. The North Cove bank of the lake is a 2-minute drive away and offers a great fishing spot. The home was clean and luxuriously furnished. We fell in love with the furniture and decor. Everything was clean - zero dust, which was a huge plus for our family as some of us have allergies. The kitchen was put to great use. Lovely crockery and cutlery. Enough for us all. And Dan just knows how to walk the fine line between assisting us and letting us be. He was on hand when we had questions and timely in his responses. Super friendly. Only good things to say. We hope to return to this lovely home some time in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 12 thoroughly enjoyed 3 lovely evenings at the property. We had tons of room to spread out. Great hot tub, ping pong and pool table were enjoyed by all. Well stocked kitchen, large kitchen table and multiple large spaces to relax and watch tv at the end of our shopping days. Extremely comfortable beds and bedding in each bedroom. We've been renting in Galena for near 20 years now and this was voted as one of the best by our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully stocked, everything a group would need. The house was clean and rooms were spacious. It is the perfect space for a large group reunion like we had. Large hot tub was the clincher for us to book here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a large, very comfortable home. We enjoyed the clean hot tub! Views from the deck of Lake Galena are breathtaking. Kitchen was exceptionally well stocked! We look forward to a return visit!
Sunrise from the deck
Wild turkeys wandered by one early morning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this house for trip with girlfriends and it worked out perfectly! The house is perfect for a big group of friends or family. The rooms are comfortable and the kitchen has everything anyone could need. We really enjoyed hanging out in the living room, the view of the river is beautiful. We also loved the hot tub! The owner was very communicative and provided suggestions for local restaurants. We are excited to make this an annual event and look forward to renting this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect, great host, we had a fantastic time! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great, entire family loved it. Dan was beyond fantastic to deal with. We had a really good time. Diverse age groups but everyone had a great time. Thinking of next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohan Narendranath A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

QUICK Spring break spot near Chicago land

Vacation home has everything you need to have a good fun time with friends and family. Location is great and house is well maintained. Owner was very helpful and nice. Highly recommend for fun stay in galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

We had a great time staying at this property to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday! The house was beautiful and spacious and the owners provided all the amenities and then some. Thank you, Dan, for sharing your home with us. It was a memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Dan was so great! We had a few questions during our stay and he responded immediately and was eager to make sure we all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful large home.

The house was big and very beautiful. Owner had everything ready for us to check in, too check out. Excllent communication. Beds were very comfortable They have anything there that you would need to feel like home. Would for sure go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay.

Thanks, Dan, for sharing your home with us. We found this home to have plenty of space for everyone. The roads to get there were quite twisty, but gps worked perfectly. Loved the kitchen and the game room. Lots of nice and fun extra touches like the big chalkboard wall, coffee filters and supplies, a Christmas tree.... The hammock looked like it would be great in warmer weather. We had excellent family time there. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023